4newtab.com virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)

4newtab.com is the PUP that uses misleading techniques to prevent removal. Use Reimage to locate malicious components and get rid of them faster than with uninstall instructions. A full system scan blocks virus reappearance and prevents traffic to malicious domains.
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4newtab.com hijacks your browser and secretly modifies its settings

4newtab.com is categorized as a browser hijacker which is able to alter browser settings without your permission. The developers of this shady search tool, Aztec Media, Inc., claim that it should improve your browsing experience. In reality, this fake search engine is set to fill search results with sponsored ads and generate pay-per-click revenue[1].

Once installed, this unreliable application does not ask your permission to set hxxps://www.4newtab.com as:

New tab URL;

Homepage;

Default search engine.

SemVirus.pt[2] experts warn that you can face real problems once you try to get rid of 4newtab hijacker. This unreliable application is designed to reset the settings mentioned above to the previous stage every time you decide to change them. Therefore, you are forced to use its services continuously.

You should be aware that 4newtab.com is not a malicious virus, but due to lousy service quality, some IT experts tend to call it that way. It may look similar to Google, Yahoo or other famous search engines. However, it is just a deceptive marketing trick used to lure people into downloading it.

Moreover, it may collect information that might be personally identifiable in the future. It includes IP addresses, geolocations, and other browsing-related data[3].

4newtab.com virus usually gets installed in a form of Zip4NewTab and Pics4NewTab extension.Remove 4newtab.com from WindowsClick 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').Remove 4newtab.com from WindowsIf you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.Remove 4newtab.com from WindowsRight click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'Remove 4newtab.com from WindowsRight click on browsers' icon and select 'Properties'Remove 4newtab.com from WindowsSelect 'Shortcut' tab and delete 'http://isearch.babylon.com...' or other suspicious URLRemove 4newtab.com from Mac OS XCick 'Go' and select 'Applications'Remove 4newtab.com from Mac OS XClick on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'Remove 4newtab.com from Internet ExplorerClick on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'Remove 4newtab.com from Internet ExplorerRight click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'Remove 4newtab.com from Internet ExplorerDelete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changesReset Internet ExplorerGo to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button againRemove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'Clear' buttonRemove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeOpen the start menu and select 'Task Manager'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeRight-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show upRemove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'Remove 4newtab.com from Microsoft EdgeCopy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'Remove 4newtab.com from Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'Remove 4newtab.com from Mozilla FirefoxSelect 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of themRemove 4newtab.com from Mozilla FirefoxWhen in 'General' tab, delete malicious URL from 'Home Page' section or click on 'Restore to Default' button. Click 'OK' to save changesReset Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'Reset Mozilla FirefoxClick on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of timesRemove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeClick on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'Remove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeLook for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin iconRemove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeAfter clicking on menu and 'Settings', select 'Set pages'Remove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsRemove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'Remove 4newtab.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsReset Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on itReset Google ChromeClick on 'Reset' button to complete your removalRemove 4newtab.com from SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'Remove 4newtab.com from SafariGo to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-onsRemove 4newtab.com from SafariWhen in 'General', delete malicious URL and enter your desired domain nameReset SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'Reset SafariSelect all options and click on 'Reset' button

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If that is not enough, the Privacy Policy clearly states the authors of the search tool shares your personal information with:

Business partners: When you engage in promotions offered through the Site, we may share Personal Information with the businesses with which we partner to offer you those products, services, promotions, contests and/or sweepstakes.

Therefore, we encourage you to protect your privacy and start a 4newtab.com removal immediately. This browser hijacker has several versions you might not have heard about. Thus, employ a reliable security software like Reimage and get rid of them all.

Other versions of 4newtab.com share similar features as the parent hijacker. However, they might come in different appearances or offers of “handy” tools to confuse users and complicate the elimination process even more.

Zip4NewTab virus. This fake search engine also alters your browser settings without your permission. However, this time developers offer to quickly extract or create a zip file to lure people into downloading Zip4NewTab search redirect virus. Besides, people might enjoy the provided quick access to their favorite social networking platforms. But once again, we warn you not to trust this questionable application and get rid of it immediately.

Pics4NewTab virus. The so-called virus redirects you to Yahoo Search every time you perform a search. May users might get tricked and believe in its legitimacy. But you can simply check the link in the address bar and compare it with the original one used by Yahoo search engine — they differ.

Pushing sponsored results brought by Pics4NewTab search redirect virus is just another method used to generate pay-per-click revenue. Thus, stay away from this fake search engine if you want to protect your computer.

All these versions of 4 New Tab display ads that might redirect you to suspicious websites. Developers also state:

4NewTab shall have no liability or responsibility to you for any content or materials that may be available in connection with the Site that you might find objectionable.

If you want to avoid high-risk computer infections, do not continue to use 4NewTab.com services or its other versions.

Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are hidden in the installer of regular software

Browser hijackers are bundled together with third-party applications and stealthily distributed worldwide. You can get infected if you rush through the download/installation process and skip important steps.

To avoid the infiltration of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) you should choose Custom/Advanced settings when installing software and un-tick all pre-selected downloads of suspicious applications, plug-ins, browser extensions, etc.;

Get rid of 4NewTab.com and its versions

Since the potentially unwanted program (PUP) has different variants, we suggest employing a reliable security software to remove 4NewTab.com virus along with them. It is the easiest and safest way.

Download a professional anti-spyware application and scan your system thoroughly.

If you decide to perform a manual 4NewTab.com removal, check the detailed guide below. It will help you to avoid doing more harm to your computer.

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Delete 4newtab.com from Windows systems

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If you want to get rid of 4newtab.com virus, follow the step-by-step guide:

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall 4newtab.com and related programs
Here, look for 4newtab.com or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove 4newtab.com from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Delete 4newtab.com from Safari

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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for 4newtab.com or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by 4newtab.com, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete 4newtab.com removal process.